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ReviewCurrent medicinal chemistry2025

Resilience Against Resistance: Exploring Cutting-edge Therapies for Methicillin-resistant

Ravinder Sharma, Vikas Gupta, Bharat Parashar, Viney Chawla, Pooja A Chawla

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Review in Current medicinal chemistry, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Ravinder SharmaFaculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Vikas GuptaUniversity Centre of Excellence in Research, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab, India.
Bharat ParasharFaculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Viney ChawlaUniversity Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab, 151203, India.
Pooja A ChawlaUniversity Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab, 151203, India.ORCID 0000-0001-7844-9172

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) stands as an enduring threat within healthcare landscapes, characterized by its ability to rapidly evolve and develop resistance to conventional antibiotics. This comprehensive review embarks on a journey through the historical landscape of MRSA, elucidating its initial emergence and subsequent evolution of resistance mechanisms over time. The narrative unfolds to underscore the profound impact of MRSA on patient outcomes and healthcare systems globally. Current trends in MRSA therapies come under meticulous scrutiny, spotlighting the limitations and challenges associated with existing treatment modalities. This analysis underscores the critical need for transformative and innovative therapeutic strategies to effectively combat the ever-growing spectre of drug resistance in MRSA from the exploration of novel antibiotics designed to overcome resistance mechanisms to the promising potential of phage therapy and immunotherapies. Amidst the exploration of innovative therapies, the review identifies and discusses emerging issues and challenges in MRSA management. Insights are provided into the intricate web of obstacles hindering the adoption and implementation of new therapeutic strategies. Furthermore, the socio-economic implications of MRSA and drug resistance are brought to the forefront, emphasizing the broader impact on public health and healthcare systems. In parallel, historical perspectives on MRSA research illuminate key milestones in scientific understanding and technological advancements. The evolution of research strategies and their impact on our ability to comprehend and combat MRSA is examined, providing context for the current state of the field. In conclusion, this review summarizes major findings and drawing implications for the future of MRSA treatment. Recommendations for further research and clinical practice are outlined, encapsulating a holistic overview of the resilient efforts against resistance in the ongoing battle against MRSA.

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsMethicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureusStaphylococcal InfectionsHumansAnti-Bacterial Agentsantibiotic resistancedrug resistance mechanismshealthcare challenges.innovative therapiesMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (mrsa)phage therapy

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